Italiani Veri: Arianna Bergamaschi's show at the Italian Cultural

Italiani Veri: Arianna Bergamaschi's show at the Italian Cultural Institute in New York

On May 8 the Italian Cultural Institute in New York hosted the New York performance of Italiani Veri – The Show, created and performed by Arianna Bergamaschi. The show explores Italian identity—traditions, everyday habits, stereotypes and cultural changes—designed to be accessible to an international audience.

Bergamaschi alternates musical numbers and narrative passages on stage, supported by an Italian‑American band, creating a hybrid theatrical and divulgative format.

• Format: musical theatre and narrative;
• Themes: Italian identity, cultural imagination, migration heritage;
• Previous stops: Toronto, Chicago, Los Angeles, Miami;
• Reception: warm standing ovation and praise for its cross-cultural appeal.

The project emphasizes a shift of perspective, offering a layered reading that contrasts an internal representation of Italy with the external imaginary, underlining the cultural legacy of Italian migrations.